Amanda Zaffino
Project Officer
MA, BSc, CCLS
amanda.zaffino@thekids.org.au
Amanda is a Certified Child Life Specialist and has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis on Child Life in Hospitals and Early Childhood Education. She has a passion for supporting children, youth, and families in health and medical settings. Amanda’s work particularly focuses on empowering kids and families in healthcare environments, reducing the stress and trauma of medical experiences, and supporting the healing journey during and after hospitalisation.
Amanda also works for The Kids' Community Engagement Team.
Education and Qualifications
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Certified Child Life Specialist 2015 - present
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Bachelor of Science Psychology 2013
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Master of Arts Education with an emphasis on Child Life in Hospitals and Early Childhood Education 2015